The library resource centre has evolved - it now considers digital content as part of its collection, extends beyond its brick and mortar edifice, and is accessible anytime and anywhere.
The digital collection offers resources from many sources, and in many formats, that are not available in physical collections. The items in the collection do not have to reside on one server, but share a common interface to assist students in accessing the collection. Preference should be given to open standards and non-proprietary technologies that support long-term sustainability. Digital content must also be given the same consideration as other school library materials when conducting collection development, organization and cataloguing of works, reference services, and preservation.
The unprecedented access to information and ideas can overwhelm students. Customized virtual libraries, with preselected resources on different topics, can help organize and access materials related to studied topics.
Digital Collection
The digital collection can encompass the following:
Search Engines
Mashepedia - Multimedia encyclopaedia - students search results in content from Wikipedia, Twitter, news feeds, videos, ebooks, etc.
Google books (http://books.google.com) - Use "advanced book search" and choose full view only. Change the size of book in the embed code to a suitable size.
Digital Collection and Curation
The library resource centre has evolved - it now considers digital content as part of its collection, extends beyond its brick and mortar edifice, and is accessible anytime and anywhere.The digital collection offers resources from many sources, and in many formats, that are not available in physical collections. The items in the collection do not have to reside on one server, but share a common interface to assist students in accessing the collection. Preference should be given to open standards and non-proprietary technologies that support long-term sustainability. Digital content must also be given the same consideration as other school library materials when conducting collection development, organization and cataloguing of works, reference services, and preservation.
The unprecedented access to information and ideas can overwhelm students. Customized virtual libraries, with preselected resources on different topics, can help organize and access materials related to studied topics.
Digital Collection
The digital collection can encompass the following:Search Engines
Social Bookmarking
Bookmarks can be created for research and for literature circles to support conversation.
Citation Generators
Research Sources
E-books
Copyright Friendly Links
Audiobooks
Digital Storytelling
Pathfinders
There are many interfaces to organize the virtual collection and ease access.
Student Created Information Portals
Help students set up their own information portals:
Collection Development